By Salem Chicago News Staff
CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks trimmed their training camp roster to 47 players Saturday, loaning three prospects to their junior hockey teams.
The moves came on the fourth day of training camp as the team continues preparations for the 2026-27 NHL season.
Forward Ryan Roobroeck was sent to the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League. Forward Parker Holmes was returned to the Sarnia Sting, also of the OHL. Defenseman Ty Henry was loaned to the Erie Otters of the OHL.
The roster now stands at 27 forwards, 15 defensemen and five goaltenders.
Preseason Underway
Head coach Jeff Blashill met with media Saturday to discuss the team’s defensive pairings and potential lineup configurations for upcoming preseason games. The Blackhawks opened their preseason schedule Friday night, with defenseman Kevin Korchinski recording an assist on the team’s first goal of the exhibition slate.
Forward Dominic Toninato scored the Blackhawks’ first preseason goal, deflecting a shot from Korchinski.
Offseason Moves Signal New Direction
The Blackhawks signed Korchinski to a two-year contract extension this summer. Defenseman Bowen Byram also agreed to a six-year extension, and veteran forward Patrick Kane returned to the organization during the offseason.
General manager Kyle Davidson’s offseason moves signaled a shift for the rebuilding franchise, which is looking to build on last season’s progress.
The Blackhawks will continue preseason play in the coming days as Blashill evaluates the remaining roster before final cuts ahead of the regular-season opener.
Source: Chicago Blackhawks / NHL.com
